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HOUSING

Councils risk becoming housing enforcement 'paper tiger'

English councils are at risk of becoming a ‘paper tiger’ in enforcing housing standards, the Government has been warned.

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English councils are at risk of becoming a ‘paper tiger' in enforcing housing standards, the Government has been warned.

MPs and landlords have called for more resourcing and accountability for local authorities as they struggle to hold the private sector to account.

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